THE VEHICLE AT A GLANCE
Model dossier
- Manufacturer
- Alfa Romeo
- Base model
- 6C 2300 Gran Turismo
- Coachbuilt version
- Berlina 'Tip Top' / Tip-Top styling concept
- Coachbuilder
- Touring
- Production period
- 1934
- Body style
- Berlina
- Engine
- Inline-6
- Type
- Limited
THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE CAR
Coachbuilding, design & conversions
PRICE & SALES RECORD
Vehicle value
- Original price
- Not documented
- Latest recorded sale
- Not documented
01 / THE STORY
History & context
The Alfa Romeo 6C 2300 GT Tip Top, produced in 1933 by the renowned Milanese firm Touring, represents a captivating chapter in the history of automotive design. Notably, this vehicle featured the innovative Tip Top project, showcasing a pillarless body design that added a touch of avant-garde elegance to the automobile. The Tip Top concept was a pioneering approach to body construction, eliminating the traditional pillars between the windows and creating an uninterrupted, sleek profile. This design innovation not only contributed to the aesthetic appeal of the Alfa Romeo 6C 2300 GT but also enhanced the overall driving experience by providing unobstructed views and a sense of openness within the cabin. Carrozzeria Touring’s ingenuity with the Tip Top design extended beyond the Alfa Romeo model. A similar body concept was embraced by Touring on the Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8B, further solidifying the impact of this innovative approach in the automotive world. The Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8B, like its Alfa Romeo counterpart, showcased the beauty of a pillarless body, emphasizing the seamless integration of form and function. The adoption of the Tip Top concept on these prestigious models underlines Touring’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of automotive design. By pioneering pillarless bodies, Touring not only demonstrated its technical prowess but also set a trend that would influence future generations of carmakers. The Alfa Romeo 6C 2300 GT Tip Top and the Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8B, both embodying the spirit of their time, remain testament to the enduring legacy of Carrozzeria Touring and its significant contributions to the evolution of automotive aesthetics and engineering.
02 / TECHNICAL IDENTITY
Specifications & construction
Production & construction
- Production type
- Limited
Engine & performance
- Engine configuration
- Inline-6
03 / DESIGN, BODY & SUPPLIERS
Design, body & suppliers
Design & manufacture
- Manufacturer · Documented
- Alfa Romeo
- Coachbuilder / Body Builder · Documented
- Touring
Body form & construction
- Body style
- Berlina
04 / EVENTS & CHRONOLOGY
Events & awards
No events or documented awards are currently recorded for this vehicle.
08 / GALLERY
Photo gallery
No publishable photographs are currently catalogued for this vehicle.
09 / PERIOD ARCHIVE
Period photographs & advertising
The period archive gallery will show historical photographs, advertisements, brochures and press images once assets, provenance and usage rights have been recorded in the masterfile.











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